What is the cheapest way to get from Ladakh to Shimla?

The cheapest way to get from Ladakh to Shimla is to bus and taxi which costs ₹1,900 - ₹3,200 and takes 26h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ladakh to Shimla?

The fastest way to get from Ladakh to Shimla is to fly and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹25,000.

Is there a direct bus between Ladakh and Shimla?

No, there is no direct bus from Ladakh to Shimla. However, there are services departing from Leh and arriving at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi via FlixBus Jispa, Kullu and Mandi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 39m.

How far is it from Ladakh to Shimla?

The distance between Ladakh and Shimla is 521 km. The road distance is 642 km.

How do I travel from Ladakh to Shimla without a car?

The best way to get from Ladakh to Shimla without a car is to bus and taxi and night bus which takes 24h 18m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹4,200.

How long does it take to get from Ladakh to Shimla?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Ladakh to Shimla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ladakh to Shimla bus from?

Ladakh to Shimla bus services, operated by JKSRTC, depart from Leh station.

Where does the Ladakh to Shimla bus arrive?

Ladakh to Shimla bus services, operated by JKSRTC, arrive at Keylong station.

Can I drive from Ladakh to Shimla?

Yes, the driving distance between Ladakh to Shimla is 642 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Ladakh to Shimla.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

There are 620+ hotels available in Shimla.

Ladakh to Shimla - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, night bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ladakh to Shimla by plane, bus, taxi, night bus, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane IXL - IXC
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
4h 43m
₹10,466–24,916
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
2. Take the taxi from Keylong to Manalitaxi
3. Take the bus from Manali to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
26h 13m
₹1,970–3,141
Bus, taxi, night bus
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
2. Take the taxi from Keylong to Manalitaxi
3. Take the nightbus from Manali to Chandigarhnightbus
4. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus
24h 18m
₹2,550–4,191
Drive 642 km
1. Drive from Leh to Shimlacar 642 km
10h 30m
₹7,329–10,585
Bus, night bus
1. Take the bus from Leh to Keylongbus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Jispa to FlixBus Bhuntarbus
3. Take the nightbus from Kullu to Mandinightbus
4. Take the bus from Mandi to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus 916
28h 39m
₹2,560–5,451

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

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1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 520.9 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Ladakh, India and Shimla, India?

There is no direct connection from Ladakh to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), walk to Behlana, take the line 17 bus to Isbt-17, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Keylong, take the taxi to Manali, take the vehicle to Chandigarh, walk to Chandigarh, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi.

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